Goodtimes Leaving Quizzo to Host Late Night Show on WIP

610wipWell, folks, we’re going full circle. I started hosting quizzo as a way to try to break into radio, and after several years, I’m finally getting that chance. After nagging them weekly for years, I think the head honchos at WIP finally gave me a latenight (2-6 a.m.) slot just to make me go away. Squeaky hinge gets the grease, I suppose. I will be also writing on the WIP website, and the crazy hours make doing radio, writing, and hosting quizzo all but impossible. Sadly, quizzo is the one that’s got to go. I’m sure I’ll have a more emotional goodbye in a couple of weeks, when I host my last quiz, but for now I just wanted to share the news.

I will still be hosting a Quizzo Bowl annually, so nothing will change there, and though it’s not yet finalized, it looks like Mike Minion will be taking over several of my quizzes. This is not an immediate departure. I will host two more weeks of quizzo before I step down, and the radio show will not debut until April 15th. I hope some of you will burn the midnight lamp with me from 2-6 a.m. More details on the radio show will be forthcoming. To read Dan Gross’s write up on this news, click here.

VOTE: Best American Novelist of the 20th Century



The criteria was they had to have more than one hit novel (sorry J.D. Salinger) and had to be born in the US (sorry Ayn Rand). These are not my four favorite American novelists, but these are the rock stars of 20th century novelists. The first three were no brainers, the last one came down to Vonnegut and Kerouac, who I personally like better but didn’t have as impressive of a track record. Also, head over to iSportacus to vote on where you think McNabb is headed.

Westworld


After we played Mike’s quiz at Ugly American (very hard but very fair quiz), we went to New Wave. Good trivia, written by Pat, though I like MIke’s questions a little bit better. (Oh, and no 2nd place prize, which is kind of lame.) One question we missed was about Westworld, which I had never heard of until last night. Anybody see this film and care to give a movie review in the comments? Is it worth watching? The trailer makes it look completely insane and kind of awesome. Just curious.

Quizzo Tonight

Yes, I know it’s nasty out. You’re thinking, “If only drinking and answering trivia questions could help clear those clouds away”. Well guess what? They can! I have been told by certain “Sources” that if you attend quizzo tonight, the entity in charge of such things is going to bless us with a beautiful weekend. But only if you play quizzo tonight. So hey, it’s in your hands.

Action starts at O’Neals at 8 p.m., where the Ear is coming off an upset of Lambda, then moves on to the Bards, where there is usally room for you and your squad to grab a table. If you have a big team and have a hard time getting a table, this is the spot for you. Action starts at 10:15 p.m. Hope to see ya tonight!

And in the meantime, let me know who your favorite Phillie is.

Flashmob wins Census Quizzo

IMG_1659A packed house at Bridget Foy’s on Saturday night, as Flashmob cruised past a dozen other teams to win the Census Quizzo. The quizzo was an effort by the city to encourage people to fill out their census forms. Inspired, I have finally filled mine out. (Something I failed to do in 2000.) And let’s face it, if a man of leisure can fill out his form, so can you. Here’s some more info on the 2010 census, which you should have received in the mail by now. You have until Thursday to send it in.

Meritage Wins Food Quizzo at Whole Foods

 

IMG_1658Congratulations to Meritage, who won the foodie quiz I did at Whole Foods on Friday night. A very cool event, and all of the money went to a great program called the Whole Planet program. Learn more about it here. Thanks to Jen for putting it on and thanks to Whole Foods for having me. Since we were in Jersey and there were few regulars, I expect to maybe se a few food questions tonight.